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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,317 and 376,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,317 and 376,282 is: 537,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,317 : 376,282 = 376,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,317/376,282 = 376,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,317x = 376,282 × 376,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,317x = 141,588,143,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,588,143,524/263,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,709.85

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